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Stent characteristics.
| Name | Manufacturer | Material | Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Strut thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono | Sorin Biomedical | CoCr | 3 | 20 | 0.08 |
| Coroflex Please | Braun | StSt 316 L | 3 | 19 | 0.12 |
| Endeavor | Medtronic | CoCr | 3 | 30 | 0.091 |
| Promus Element Plus | Boston Scientific | PlCr | 3 | 19 | 0.081 |
| Radius | Boston Scientific | Nitinol | 3 | 20 | 0.085 |
| Tantal Coronary | Abbott/Guidant | Tantalum | 3 | 19 | 0.058 |
Abbreviations: CoCr = cobalt chromium; PlCr = platinum chromium; StSt = stainless steel.
